Who We Are
Medicine for Humanity was founded on the principle that ensuring the health of mothers leads to healthy communities. Our organization strives to improve the health of women and mothers in underserved populations around the world.
Our donors and medical volunteers make it possible to provide surgery, transportation, housing, food, medical support, and postoperative care for every woman needing fistula repair.
Our academic partners are David Geffen’s School of Medicine and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Health and our international partner is Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Mbarara, Uganda.
Our Team
Shelley O’Connor
Executive Director
Dr. Musa Kayondo
Project Director & Lead Sugeon - Uganda
Maurice Muhire
Fistula Program Coordinator
Lilian Tusingwiire
Fistula Nurse Coordinator
Molly Marler
Photographer/Social Media Coordinator
Our Board
Ellie Kanner
Board Member
Susan Lagasse, Ph.D.
Board Member
Patricia Keeney Maischoss
Board Member
Dr. Musa Kayondo
Project Director & Lead Surgeon
Our Advisory Board
Dr. LanAnh Do
Advisory Board Member
Jodie O'Connor
Advisory Board Member
“I tell other women there is hope. Hope of being better.”
- Christine, 21. MFH 2016 Camp